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St. Paul Seeks $394.6M for Major Venue Revamp

3/20/2025

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St. Paul and the Minnesota Wild are pushing for $394.6 million from the state to revamp the Xcel Energy Center, RiverCentre, and Roy Wilkins Auditorium, totaling $769 million. Mayor Melvin Carter believes this ambitious project will spark economic growth, generate jobs, and draw exciting events, with construction potentially kicking off in 2026 if funding is approved.

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Story summary

St. Paul and the Minnesota Wild are pushing for $394.6 million from the state to revamp the Xcel Energy Center, RiverCentre, and Roy Wilkins Auditorium, totaling $769 million. Mayor Melvin Carter believes this ambitious project will spark economic growth, generate jobs, and draw exciting events, with construction potentially kicking off in 2026 if funding is approved.